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Punk music style can be very challenging. The distinguishing features of Punk drumming are that it's based on simple grooves and is almost always very loud. In this article we will be discussing the Punk music style, its rhythm, development and history.

Rock music in all its variations is arguably the most popular, identifiable, and universal style of music throughout the world. In this article we will be discussing the early Rock music style, its rhythm, musicality, development and roots.

For thousands of years, odd time meters have added richness to musical genres in every part of the world. In this article we will be discussing the Odd Time music styles, their rhythmically, development and history.

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The term Klezmer comes from the Hebrew words, "kley" and "zemer", meaning "musical instrument". In this article we will be discussing contemporary Klezmer music styles, their rhythmically, development and history.

Ahmir is a hot new R&B act that's turned a lot of heads with their debut album, The Gift. R&B Haven recently sat down to talk with the guys about their plans for R&B music.

Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing the Small Band Jazz music, development and history - part two.

Following the Swing era, the size of jazz groups decreased from large Big Band orchestras to much smaller bands. This trend began in the early 1940s. In this article we will be discussing Small Band Jazz music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one.

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Jade was one of the top girl groups of the 1990s, scoring a platinum album and 6 R&B Top 20 hits. They helped opened the way for pop stars like Destiny's Child but unfortunately broke up after their 1994 sophomore album. I recently had a chance to speak with Joi Marshall, a member of the former group, and found out what the girls are up to now.

New Orleans Funk pattern is the repetitive accent derived from the "3" side of a clave rhythm characteristics of a Second Line groove. In this article we will be discussing New Orleans Funk, Displaced, Linear, and Ghost Note Funk styles, their development and history.

Gospel Music brings the tradition of Blues into the music of the African American Baptist Church. It took the name of "Gospel Music" in the early 20th century. In this article we will be discussing Funk Rock, And Gospel music styles, their development and history.

The Heavy Metal sound initially relied on high pitched singers, but later has evolved to embrace lower range, roaring vocals. In this article we will be discussing Heavy Metal music style and double bass drumming techniques, their development and history.

The Big Bands styles and rhythms dominated popular music in recordings, radio, and live settings. Prominent drummers include Louie Bellson, Jo Jones and Gene Krupa and others. In this article we will be discussing Big Band musical style development and history.

The end of slavery was a catalyst for New Orleans type music, especially what is known as New Orleans "Second Lyne", which is still the defining characteristic of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Second Line development and history.

Dixieland drumming is simpler style of playing than busy Second Line drumming. In addition, Dixieland has more of a traditional swing feel compared to the one of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Dixieland development and history.

Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of one or more rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part two.

Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic and melodic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one.

Like Jazz, Be Bop, and Rock n' Roll, Funk acquired its name from a slang expression with sexual connotations. In musical terms, Funk means anything that was off the traditional path or funky. In this article we will be discussing Funk development and history.